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The Biggest Gaming Stories That Happened Since GTA 5 Came Out 13 Years Ago
Since Grand Theft Auto 5's release in September 2013, the gaming landscape has seen significant shifts, including the rise of live-service games like Fortnite and the eventual decline of E3. Major events include numerous Skyrim ports, the expansion of the Watch Dogs franchise, Halo appearing on PlayStation, and Grand Theft Auto 5 itself releasing on multiple new platforms. The period also saw the rise of Andrew Wilson at EA, the entire Phil Spencer era at Xbox, the successful launch and dominance of the Nintendo Switch, and a significant increase in console prices.
GTA 6 Leaker Releases Nightclub Footage and Doubles Down on Its Token Scheme
Despite ongoing efforts by Take-Two Interactive to identify the source, Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to be plagued by leaks, with a leaker known as 'CyberLeek' releasing new gameplay footage and doubling down on their cryptocurrency scheme. The leaker claims the token scheme is a protest against an all-digital future and Rockstar's choices, even justifying the risks involved. Rockstar Games remains unaware of the leaker's identity, and the upcoming Netflix reveal is proceeding as planned.
Take-Two’s GTA 6 Subpoena Hits a Snag: Discord Says It Hasn’t Even Been Served Yet
Discord has stated it has not yet been served with a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive regarding the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. While a judge approved Take-Two's request to subpoena Discord and Microsoft for user information related to the 'CyberLeek' account, Discord plans to evaluate the subpoena's validity upon receipt. This contrasts with Microsoft's willingness to cooperate, highlighting a potential conflict over user privacy and data access in leak investigations.
GTA 6 Leak Suggests Rockstar Has Tripled the Length of a Full In-Game Day
A leak from Grand Theft Auto VI suggests that the in-game day-night cycle will be three times longer than in Grand Theft Auto V, lasting 144 minutes compared to the previous game's 48 minutes. This change indicates Rockstar Games' confidence in having enough content to fill the extended in-game time, addressing player feedback about the rapid day-night transitions in earlier titles. Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Studio Has More Than Doubled Since Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar Games' development team for Grand Theft Auto 6 has more than doubled since Red Dead Redemption 2, with reports suggesting over 3,000 individuals involved. The studio has also enlisted real race car drivers for vehicle handling and street artists for environmental detail. Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on November 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks Addressed by Rockstar Games: “Heartbreaking For Our Team”
Rockstar Games has addressed the "heartbreaking" leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6, stating that the situation is not how they intended for players to see the game. Despite increased security measures and previous leaks, the studio is working to find the source and hopes players will still experience the game for themselves upon release on November 19 for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Character Population is Rockstar’s “Most Detailed and Varied” Yet
Rockstar Games has detailed the extensive character variety planned for Grand Theft Auto 6, calling it their "most detailed and varied character population" yet. Senior art director Jamie-Lee Lloyd and co-studio head Rob Nelson highlighted the inspiration drawn from Miami's diverse population, with stylist Jillian Carr contributing to the fashion ecosystem. The development team utilized new tools and pipelines to achieve this level of detail, aiming to create an immersive world for players.
Five open world games built to swallow years of your life
This article highlights five open-world games that offer immense depth and longevity, encouraging exploration and player freedom. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are praised for their vast environments, emergent gameplay, and ability to keep players engaged for hundreds of hours.
NBA 2K27 Teases GTA 6 Crossover Of Some Kind
NBA 2K27 has released a trailer for its upcoming Season 1, which heavily references Grand Theft Auto 6 in its Season 3 imagery, leading to speculation about a potential crossover. The trailer's visual style, font, colors, and sound effects all point towards Grand Theft Auto 6, with the timing of Season 3 potentially aligning with the latter's release date. This follows a previous Grand Theft Auto 6 leak that showed the main character playing basketball, suggesting basketball minigames might be included in that title.
Ananta release date places the free-to-play anime take on GTA in January 2027, just 2 months after Rockstar's GTA 6
NetEase Games has announced that its free-to-play, anime-style open-world game Ananta will launch in January 2027. This release date places it just two months after Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to release on November 19. The announcement was made during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026.
Even more Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has leaked, this time of Vice City beach showcasing impressive crowd tech — here's the full timeline of everything that has leaked so far
Numerous gameplay leaks for Grand Theft Auto 6 have surfaced online, attributed to a leaker known as 'Cyberleek,' who claims to be protesting Sony's discontinuation of physical game discs. The leaks showcase various in-game activities, character interactions, and Rockstar Games' advanced crowd and environmental technology, including a detailed depiction of Vice City beach. The leaker has also promoted a cryptocurrency scheme alongside the leaked footage.
I attempted to become a professional driver in a GTA 5 where every car had no friction
An experiment was conducted in Grand Theft Auto V where all NPC cars had their friction deactivated and were set to perpetual motion, leading to chaotic and explosive results. The author attempted to become a professional driver in this modified world, using a mod to initiate missions and a car gun to spawn vehicles into walls to overcome the physics-defying traffic.
New GTA 6 leak shows physical media is alive and well in Vice City, including one game that pokes fun at The Last of Us…
A new Grand Theft Auto 6 leak from the group Cyberleek showcases in-game advertisements that parody other video games, including a jab at The Last of Us's frequent remakes. The leaks continue despite efforts by Take-Two Interactive to stop them. The footage also highlights the presence of physical media within the game's Vice City setting.
GTA 6 leaker goes full cornball in newest videos, insists 'using crypto is the only way'
A leaker, identified as Cyberleek, has released new gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 while promoting their memecoin. Despite Take-Two Interactive's efforts to identify the leaker, they continue to share videos and QR codes directing users to support their alleged 'operational costs' with cryptocurrency. The latest leaks showcase mundane nightclub and beach scenes, with one video focusing on digital ownership and resale rights.
'There's zero Lucia content' — GTA 6 fans believe the person responsible for the gameplay leaks has access to a restricted build containing only the prologue
Fans speculate that the individual leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, known as 'Cyberleek,' has access to a restricted build of the game, possibly only containing the prologue. This theory stems from the absence of any leaked gameplay featuring the co-protagonist Lucia, with all shared clips focusing on Jason. Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive are reportedly taking action against the leaks.
NBA 2K27 Is Teasing a GTA 6-Themed Event in Collaboration with Rockstar Games
NBA 2K27 is teasing a collaboration with Rockstar Games, likely to promote Grand Theft Auto 6. The nature of the event is currently unknown but suggests a crossover between the two franchises.
GTA 6 leaks continue as culprit asks fans to ‘stop the hate’ over crypto scheme
Multiple new gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 have leaked online, despite Rockstar Games' efforts to remove them. The hacker group Cyberleek claims responsibility, asking for cryptocurrency donations to cover 'operational costs' while insisting the leaks remain free. The group has also stated they will continue leaking until Rockstar apologizes for the lack of physical game support.
Red Dead Redemption 2 fans make the DLC they've always wanted with a massive Mexico mod that features new NPCs,…
A massive fan-made mod for Red Dead Redemption 2, named "Nuevo Paraíso," will launch on September 16th, recreating the Mexican territory from the first game. The mod features new NPCs, settlements, activities, and aims to seamlessly integrate into the 1907 timeline of Red Dead Redemption 2. It will be available for free on PC via Nexus Mods.
Latest GTA 6 Leak References Irony Of The Game Being A Digital-Exclusive
A recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leak has highlighted the irony of the game being a digital-exclusive, as a leaked clip shows a character visiting a store selling physical game discs. The article discusses the ongoing debate around digital vs. physical game ownership and concerns about game preservation in a digital-only future. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Why GTA Games Are A “Stab In The Heart,” But Also Amazing, For Ex-Dishonored Dev
Former Dishonored developer Raphaël Colantonio views Grand Theft Auto games as a "stab in the heart" for immersive sim enthusiasts, praising Rockstar's surface-level simulation and sandbox execution while lamenting the lack of lasting consequences for player actions. He contrasts this with games like Skyrim, where choices have meaningful, long-term impacts, and expresses his personal preference for deeper player agency over GTA's mission-instance approach. Colantonio looks forward to Grand Theft Auto 6 to see how Rockstar pushes its instant simulation further.
